The Philippines, with a GDP exceeding $440 billion in 2024, is experiencing strong growth across infrastructure, finance, energy, and digital sectors. Government initiatives like “Build, Better, More” and a booming fintech landscape are driving complex, cross-border transactions—making commercial disputes more frequent. International arbitration offers a neutral, efficient, and enforceable solution, particularly for infrastructure, finance, and tech-related conflicts. Singapore is increasingly the seat of choice for Philippine-based businesses seeking reliable, high-quality dispute resolution.
The Philippine government’s “Build, Better, More” infrastructure agenda, building on the momentum of the earlier Build, Build, Build initiative—has catalysed a new wave of large-scale public works, including airport modernisation, expressway construction, and major rail projects like the North-South Commuter Railway. As infrastructure investments accelerate, so too do disputes relating to scope changes, cost escalations, project delays, and regulatory hurdles. At RBN Chambers, we provide specialised arbitration services to support contractors, developers, and public sector entities in navigating and resolving complex construction disputes efficiently and strategically
The Philippines' financial sector, now exceeding PHP 23 trillion in assets as of 2023, is undergoing digital transformation with the rise of virtual banks, open finance, and mobile payments. Cross-border investments and fintech innovation have increased the complexity of regulatory compliance and contractual arrangements. RBN Chambers advises and represents clients in complex banking and financial disputes, offering arbitration services for matters involving non-compliance, fintech collaboration breakdowns, and cross-border enforcement challenges. Our team combines legal precision with industry insight to help financial institutions, investors, and digital finance operators resolve disputes efficiently and discreetly.
With a national target of 35% renewable energy by 2030, the Philippines is rapidly scaling its solar, wind, and geothermal capacity while navigating the transition from fossil fuels. Major projects like the Ilocos Norte wind farms and Mindoro solar initiatives come with complex production-sharing agreements, EPC contracts, and environmental compliance issues. RBN Chambers assists clients in navigating arbitration in disputes involving energy regulations, and public-private partnerships.
As the Philippines embraces its digital future, supported by a young, tech-savvy population and rapid growth in sectors like cloud services, cybersecurity, and e-commerce, legal disputes are on the rise. Issues involving intellectual property (IP), data privacy (DPA compliance), software licensing, and digital infrastructure contracts are becoming more frequent. RBN Chambers delivers fast and confidential arbitration for tech companies navigating a regulatory landscape that is still evolving.